Archive for February, 2007
Nanna Ditzel Egg Chair
February 28th, 2007
Nanna Ditzel designed this Egg chair in 1959 but it’s strikingly original to this day. Emblematic of the best organic design of Scandinavia, this free-floating egg can be anchored to a standing frame or suspended from the ceiling to create a luxurious private nook. A meshwork of stainless steel and wicker makes the chair earthy and sturdy, even though it looks practically weightless. Available from Pierantonio Bonacina.
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Washington Park Dining Table
February 28th, 2007
Terry Hunziker’s stately Washington Park dining table is fit for a feast. A burnished steel frame with a variety of finished wood tops (and two leaf extensions if you’re expecting more company) make this minimalist slab feel more like the platform to a monument. From Sutherland Teak.
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Sesam by format
February 27th, 2007
Sesam is a picture decal for interior doors. The decal are avalible in ten different motives suitable for various kind of rooms, such as kitchen, childrens room, bathroom and others. The idea evolved when Jonna Solberg and Peter Erlandson renovated their house. –We wanted some kind of large photos for a wall but could´nt find a suitable wall for it. Then the idea of a decal for doors was born.
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Glass Chilli Hanging Vases
February 27th, 2007
And you thought a vase had to sit on a table. Not so! This set of Glass Chilli Hanging Vases can be suspended with fishing line or string and will hold the vases at whatever height you want, wherever you want to hang them. Put a group above your bedside table or display them in the bathroom for an eye-catching floral display. Interchange real or fake flowers for a customizable look. Come in large and small sizes.
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Cosmic Pillows
February 26th, 2007
When it comes to full style in your living room or bedroom, the Cosmic Large pillow is a must-have. Give your room a hip look with these dazzling, modern pillows. Simple design of black and pink ovals and circles in a random pattern make this plush pillow stand out, while not overpowering a room. Still, it’s eccentric enough to get noticed.
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Eggular Votive
February 26th, 2007
Give a little light with this handmade votive. Features hip circular, smooth cutouts and simple porcelain finish. Funky oval-shaped leaning design lends style to an otherwise simple touch for any room. Tray holds votive. Two pieces. Available in eggshell color.
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Patchwork Chair
February 23rd, 2007
When we first saw Thien Ta Trung and My Ta Trung’s Patchwork chairs pushed up together, we thought we’d come upon the most comfortable bed in the world. Turns out we were only half-wrong (and besides, all good things come in three). These chairs, devised from molded high-density foam and plush piles of quilted fabric tossed to the side during the sofa production process, sport chic monochromatic designs in unique pattern allotments. Available from Periphere.
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Lehti Tray
February 23rd, 2007
Maria Jauhiainen knows a thing or two about sublime tableware design. Her glorious Lehti tray has already received accolades from around the globe, such as permanent collection slots at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum and the NYC MoMA. Since Jauhiainen’s background is in jewelry metalsmithing, it’s no wonder the detail on this filigreed piece is so exquisite. Her technique has been described as painting in metal, as she uses the teeniest amount of her medium to mold lightweight pieces. Lehti is photo-etched in brass or silver, and hand-molded into a thin tray. It’s perfect for diminutive valuables, like your favorite piece of heirloom jewelry, but nothing that’s so large it’ll disrupt the harmony of the vision. Available from 2jane.
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Exception Chair
February 22nd, 2007
There are no exceptions to comfort, but Martin Ballendat’s Exception chair doesn’t sacrifice style on the altar of coziness either. Reminiscent of a quintessential barbershop seat, the chair’s slender, heart-shaped, polished chrome base is capped by a plush injected-foam seat with all the versatility, yet none of the defunctness, of the typical barber’s chair. Available from Sandler Seating.
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Tiles wallpaper-posters
February 22nd, 2007
This is not an ordinary wallpaper that comes in rolls. The idea of the wallpaper-posters is that you buy as many poster sheets you need to cover a certain area or just buy as a single print for framing etc. Affix to a clean and flat wall surface side by side with paper-based wallpaper glue.
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